river lagan 2005

The Belfast Way - Young Art from Northern Ireland". Herzeliya Museum of Contemporary Art, Curated by Sergio Edelzstein

River Lagan is one of a series of models, all based on existing structures in Belfast serve to donate collectively how infrastructure and the built environment serve to delineate and even dictate a cities political dynamic on a local scale.

Card model, 26'' x 20'' x 8'' high or 66cm x 52 cm x 21 cm

The River Lagan runs through the centre of Belfast dividing the city in a 'natural' geographical way. It is traversed at various points by bridges. The Ormeau Rd Bridge is interesting in that it serves to bridge and divide this section of the city simultaneously. Above it is Ballinafeigh, a loyalist area and below it is The Lower Ormeau Rd a nationalist area. Loyalists in previous years have attempted to march over the bridge against the wishes of Lower Ormeau residents. The bridge was the site of many contentious standoffs and battles, which have been well documented.